Published date: 15 January 2025

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.


Approach to market date: 10 July 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Wipes - 33141118

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Value of contract

£124,909,710

Procurement reference

tender_444323/1439225

Published date

15 January 2025

Approach to market date

10 July 2025

Contract start date

6 July 2026

Contract end date

5 July 2029

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This notice is issued to inform potential suppliers of a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months for the provision of Wipes and accessories for the purpose of surface cleaning and disinfection. Products include but are not limited to Indicator Products, Combined Detergent & Disinfection, Detergent, Disinfection, Sporicidal and Sterile Alcohol wipes. Precise quantities are unknown.
Criteria applicable across all product lines:
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (as amended)
All products must have their CE marking evident on the product and/or packaging.
Or
Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745 (as amended)
All products must have their CE marking evident on the product and/or packaging.
CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
EU Biocides Regulation 528/2012 (EU BPR)
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £31,273,365 (Cost Inc. VAT) in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (3+1-year term) is anticipated to be approximately £149,891,653 (Cost Inc. VAT)
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrea Phillips

Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
England

Telephone

01156 786314

Email

Andrea.phillips@supplychain.nhs.uk